Chiomenti leverages the bench strength of specialists in the regulatory frameworks of banks, investment firms, asset managers, insurance companies and payment institutions. The experience of practice head Alessandro Portolano covers ordinary and extraordinary transactions, proceedings before Italian and European Regulators and structuring business models and new market entries. The group also features Vincenzo Troiano, who advises banks, payment institutions, institutional and international investors, and insurance and asset management companies; Felice Azzollini, whose career includes working at CONSOB; and Flavia Pagnanelli, an adviser on the regulation of banking, insurance, finance, investment and asset management schemes.
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'Huge and broad knowledge and experience - the team represents a guarantee, covering all areas.’
‘Chiomenti's team is always ready to support and collaborate - they are excellent professionals and very competent, and their approach is very concrete and pragmatic.’
‘Quick answers with solid advice.’
‘The biggest strength of Alessandro Portolano and his team is that they are well-connected, both with other market players and regulatory authorities.'
'They make it easy for clients to find adequate business solutions.'
'Alessandro Portolano and his team are always available and ensure an excellent turnaround time.’
'Vincenzo Troiano is able to get straight to the problem, and find the right and robust solution.’
Key clients
- BPER Banca S.p.A.
- Banca Finnat Euramerica S.p.A.
- Gestione Carte CONAD S.r.l.
- Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.
- Poste Vita S.p.A.
- BlackRock France SAS
- Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking Asset Management SGR S.p.A.
- Blackstone Europe Fund Management S.à r. l.
- Credit Suisse (Italy) S.p.A.; Credit Suisse International
- Credito Emiliano
- Banca Euromobiliare
- Euromobiliare Asset Management SGR
- Euromobiliare Advisory SIM
- Credemvita S.p.A.
- Banca PSA Italia S.p.A. – Santander Consumer Finance S.A.
Work highlights
- Advising Credito Emiliano Group with the assessment of the impact of the new set of ESG rules implementing the SFDR, and the implementation of the initiatives necessary for compliance.
- Assisted BPER Banca with the acquisition from the FITD of a direct controlling interest in Banca Carige (and, indirectly, in its subsidiaries Banca Monte di Lucca and Banca Cesare Ponti), and all related regulatory aspects of the transaction.
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